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Shock Swap

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by wrenchmonkey, May 29, 2015.

  1. wrenchmonkey

    wrenchmonkey Member

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    Does anybody know if the rear shocks from a maxim would fit my 1981 xj750rh Seca. Just wondering.
     
    wrenchmonkey, May 29, 2015
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    They will.
     
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    Ribo Prefectionist

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    I have a stock set for sale if you're interested. ;)
     
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    Sweet. I don't know if I will change it yet. Are the shocks for the Maxim any better ride quality wise?
     
    wrenchmonkey, May 30, 2015
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Not really....... But if you look carefully, you can find either the air shocks, or the ones with heavier springs. Those do ride better. I had a heavier pair of springs on my 650 maxim since I had all the luggage and fairing stuff on it. Look at the black full-dress '83 650 maxim in the showcase. You MAY be able to see the rear springs are a bit thicker than most 650 springs.

    Dave F
     
    hogfiddles, Jun 3, 2015
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    Most oem shocks are pretty much mush after 30+ years. New ones will be worth the investment if you going to blast up the island highway
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Many are, many are not
     
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    To my suprise, they work like new, but the chrome is rusting. I have collector plates, so I need to keep the bike looking respectable. The plate rules allow for new shocks if they look period correct.
     
    wrenchmonkey, Jun 4, 2015
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    Toomanybikes Well-Known Member

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    Yes new guy at ICBC this year they are clamping down on rules. Too many so called "collector " bikes look like crap up close
     
    Toomanybikes, Jun 5, 2015
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    Oh man, I have seen a few out there. Hard to believe they have collector plates.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    those are for the garbage collectors
     
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